Just after St. Kitts' participation in the Cruise Shipping Miami conference, the Caribbean island of St. Kitts announces that it will receive calls from two of Royal Caribbean's Oasis-class vessels during the 2016 summer season, Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas.

Seven Seas Explorer, the world’s most luxurious ship, will make its North American debut by sailing into the cruise capital of the world, Miami, on Dec. 2, 2016.

These pre- or post-cruise land-based tours are available for guests sailing on Norwegian Sun’s South America itineraries. Ranging in length from three to five days, these experiences are hosted by English-speaking local tour guides and explore Argentina and Chile.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ new ship, the 750-guest Seven Seas Explorer, will make its North American debut on Dec. 2, 2016, when it sails into Miami.

Norwegian Cruise Line cancelled the Norwegian Star’s April 12 Panama Canal voyage due to “a technical issue with the ship’s ABB-manufactured Azipod propulsion system.” Guests booked on the 15-day cruise from LA will get a full refund of the cruise fare.

MSC Cruises has been named Official Cruise Carrier of Expo Milano 2015, the Universal Exposition that since 1851 has celebrated human achievement and debated the big questions facing humanity.